Profile of the study cohort at start of the follow up (n = 1502 aged 65 and older)
| Number (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic | Without cataract | With cataract | All |
| Age structure: | |||
| 65–69 | 296 (35) | 79 (12) | 375 (25) |
| 70–74 | 273 (32) | 132 (20) | 405 (27) |
| 75–79 | 164 (19) | 162 (25) | 326 (22) |
| 80–84 | 70 (8) | 157 (24) | 227 (15) |
| 85–89 | 34 (4) | 97 (15) | 131 (9) |
| 90+ | 8 (1) | 30 (5) | 38 (2) |
| Sex: females | 468 (55) | 426 (65) | 894 (60) |
| Ethnic group: | |||
| White | 821 (97) | 616 (94) | 1437 (96) |
| Asian | 24 (3) | 41 (6) | 65 (4) |
| Diabetics | 97 (11) | 87 (13) | 184 (12) |
| Smokers (past and current) | 132 (16) | 102 (16) | 234 (16) |